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Uncle Andrew
This is a list of characters in the series of fantasy novels by C. S. Lewis called ''The Chronicles of Narnia''. See also a list of Narnia Character Portrayals, portrayals. A *Ahoshta: a 60-year-old Tarkaan of Calormen who later becomes the Grand Vizier, chief adviser to the Tisroc (king). Aravis' stepmother arranged for her to marry him, but Aravis hated him because of his age, appearance, character, and base birth. The Horse and His Boy, (HHB) *Alambil: "Lady of Peace", a planet (moving star) in the heavens above Narnia Prince Caspian, (PC) *Alimash: Calormene nobleman, cousin of Aravis The Horse and His Boy, (HHB) *Anradin Tarkaan: Calormene nobleman, former owner of Bree, who wants to buy Shasta The Horse and His Boy, (HHB) *Aravis, Aravis Tarkheena: the daughter of a Calormene nobleman; she flees when her stepmother attempts to marry her to Ahoshta. She escapes from Calormen with Shasta, and becomes Queen of Archenland after marrying him. The Horse and His Boy, (HHB) *Ardeeb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that involves supernatural or Magic (supernatural), magical elements, often including Fictional universe, imaginary places and Legendary creature, creatures. The genre's roots lie in oral traditions, which later became fantasy literature, fantasy literature and drama. From the twentieth century onward, it has expanded into various media, including film, television, graphic novels, manga, animation, and video games. The expression ''fantastic literature'' is often used for this genre by Anglophone literary critics. An archaic spelling for the term is ''phantasy''. Fantasy is generally distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror fiction, horror by an absence of scientific or macabre themes, although these can occur in fantasy. In popular culture, the fantasy genre predominantly features settings that reflect the actual Earth, but with some sense of otherness. Characteristics Many works of fantasy use magic (paranorma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aslan
Aslan () is a major character in C. S. Lewis's ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' series. Unlike any other character in the Narnian series, Aslan appears in all seven chronicles. Aslan is depicted as a Talking animals in fiction, talking lion and is described as the King of Beasts, the son of the List of The Chronicles of Narnia characters#E, Emperor-Over-the-Sea, and the King above all High Kings in Narnia. C.S. Lewis often capitalizes the word ''lion'' in reference to Aslan since he parallels Jesus as the "Lion of Judah" in Christian theology.The Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis, vol iii, p 160: "I found the name [Aslan]...it is the Turkish for Lion. ... And of course it meant the Lion of Judah." The word Aslan (other), ''aslan'' means "lion" in Turkish language, Turkish. Role in ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' ''The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'' Aslan is first mentioned by Mr. Beaver when the Pevensie children arrive in Narnia (world), Narnia. He is described by Mr. Bea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trumpkin
Trumpkin is a fictional character in C. S. Lewis' fantasy novel series ''The Chronicles of Narnia''. Trumpkin is an intensely practical and skeptical dwarf who lives during the reigns of King Miraz and King Caspian X. He is a major character in '' Prince Caspian'', briefly mentioned in '' The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'', and is a minor character in '' The Silver Chair''. Fictional biography Trumpkin the dwarf is first introduced in the second published book of The Chronicles of Narnia, ''Prince Caspian''. When he enters the story, he is one of the "Old Narnian" underground, a network of dwarves, fauns, centaurs, talking beasts and others who are hiding and surviving in inaccessible wooded and mountainous country, to escape harassment from the Telmarine usurpers of Narnia. Miraz, 'Lord Protector of Narnia', is only the latest in a dynasty of rulers of a people who have systematically repressed "Old Narnia" over several centuries, although he himself has murdered his own bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Lune Of Archenland
This is a list of characters in the series of fantasy novels by C. S. Lewis called ''The Chronicles of Narnia''. See also a list of portrayals. A *Ahoshta: a 60-year-old Tarkaan of Calormen who later becomes the Grand Vizier, chief adviser to the Tisroc (king). Aravis' stepmother arranged for her to marry him, but Aravis hated him because of his age, appearance, character, and base birth. (HHB) *Alambil: "Lady of Peace", a planet (moving star) in the heavens above Narnia (PC) *Alimash: Calormene nobleman, cousin of Aravis (HHB) *Anradin Tarkaan: Calormene nobleman, former owner of Bree, who wants to buy Shasta (HHB) * Aravis Tarkheena: the daughter of a Calormene nobleman; she flees when her stepmother attempts to marry her to Ahoshta. She escapes from Calormen with Shasta, and becomes Queen of Archenland after marrying him. (HHB) *Ardeeb Tisroc: Great-great-great-great-grandfather of Aravis. (HHB) * Argoz, Lord: One of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia. (VDT) *Arlian, Lor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coriakin
Coriakin is a fictional character in C. S. Lewis's '' Chronicles of Narnia''. He appears in '' The Voyage of the Dawn Treader''. Fictional character biography Coriakin was originally a star, who, as reparation for past misdeeds was charged by Aslan to rule the Duffers and guide them to wisdom. The nature of Coriakin's misdeeds is not specified. In response to Prince Caspian's question about them, Ramandu, a fellow star, replies that "it is not for you, a son of Adam, to know what faults a star can commit." Coriakin appears as a wizard, barefoot in a red robe with a crown of oak leaves. He lives on an island in a large house reminiscent of an English mansion. He keeps a spellbook in a room on the top floor, and owns various other odd items, such as a Bearded Glass. Ford mentions possible allusions to the Druids and Melchizedek, but concludes that Lewis's intent and symbolism in Coriakin is far from clear. Coriakin rules the Duffers through magic, although he hopes they wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shasta (Narnia)
Shasta, later known as Cor of Archenland, is a fictional character in C. S. Lewis' '' Chronicles of Narnia''. He is the principal character in the fifth book published in the series, '' The Horse and His Boy''. The book's events, however, are chronologically third in the series. He also appears briefly at the end of '' The Last Battle'', the seventh and final book in the series. Born as the eldest son and heir of King Lune of Archenland, and elder identical twin of Prince Corin, Shasta/Cor was kidnapped as an infant and raised as a fisherman's son in the country of Calormen. In ''The Horse and his Boy'' (the events of which all occur during the reign of the four Pevensie children in Narnia, an era which begins and ends in the last chapter of '' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe''), Shasta/Cor escapes to freedom, saves Archenland and Narnia from invasion, learns his true identity, and is restored to his heritage. Shasta's companions on his journey are the talking horses, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narnian Centaurs
Magical creatures are an important aspect of the fictional world of Narnia contained within ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' book series and connected media originally created by C. S. Lewis. Throughout the seven books of the series, the protagonists encounter a variety of these creatures as they travel throughout Narnia and the surrounding lands and seas, including Archenland, Calormen, and the Great Eastern Ocean. Much of Lewis' Narnian mythology references Greek, Norse, Arthurian, and Christian mythologies, among others. As a member of the Inklings literary group, Lewis was a contemporary of other authors of fiction such as J. R. R. Tolkien, and as such they held much discourse regarding different approaches to world-building. Some magical creatures are simply larger, talking versions of real animals such as beavers, bears, mice, and wolves. Other magical creatures are traditional figures associated with various mythologies such as fauns, satyrs, centaurs, and dryads. Lewis' my ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cloudesley Shovell
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Cloudesley Shovell ( – 22/23 October 1707) was an Royal Navy officer and politician. As a junior officer he saw action at the Battle of Solebay and Battle of Texel during the Third Anglo-Dutch War. As a captain he fought at the Battle of Bantry Bay during the Williamite War in Ireland. As a flag officer, Shovell commanded a division at the action at Barfleur during the Nine Years' War, and during the battle distinguished himself by being the first to break through the enemy's line. Along with Admiral Henry Killigrew and Admiral Ralph Delaval, Shovell was put in joint command of the fleet shortly afterwards. During the War of the Spanish Succession, Shovell commanded a squadron which served under Admiral George Rooke at the capture of Gibraltar and the Battle of Málaga. Working in conjunction with a landing force under the Earl of Peterborough, his forces undertook the siege and capture of Barcelona. He was appointed commander-in-chief of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rilian
In C. S. Lewis' '' Chronicles of Narnia'' fictional series, Rilian ( 2325–?) is the son of King Caspian and the grandson of Ramandu the star. Rilian appears in two of the seven books, '' The Silver Chair'' and briefly in '' The Last Battle''. Biographical summary In ''The Silver Chair'' When Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole arrive in Narnia in '' The Silver Chair'', Prince Rilian (the only son of the now elderly King Caspian) has been missing for ten years. After his mother was bitten and killed by a green serpent, Rilian revisited the area of his mother's death many times to track down and kill the serpent, but eventually he vanished and no trace of him was ever found. Since then, many others also went missing while searching for him. When Eustace and Jill reach Cair Paravel, they learn that Caspian has embarked on a voyage to "see again the places of his youth" – but many believe that he has gone to ask Aslan who the next King of Narnia should be, as he fears he will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramandu's Daughter
Ramandu's daughter, also known as Lilliandil in the 2010 film version of '' The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'', is a fictional character from ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' by C. S. Lewis. Introduced in the 1952 book ''The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'', she aids Caspian X and the crew of '' Dawn Treader'' to break an enchantment on three of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia. Eventually she becomes Queen of Narnia, after marrying Caspian X, and bears his son, Rilian. In the 1953 novel '' The Silver Chair'', the Lady of the Green Kirtle, in the form of a snake, kills her though she later reappears in the 1956 book '' The Last Battle''. The character appears in adaptations of the book series; the television serial ''The Chronicles of Narnia'', where she is portrayed by Gabrielle Anwar, and ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' film series, where Laura Brent plays the role. According to Lewis scholar Paul F. Ford, Lewis created the character of Ramandu's daughter having been inspired by J. R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dawn Treader
''The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'' is a portal fantasy novel written by British author C. S. Lewis, published by Geoffrey Bles in 1952. It was the third published of seven novels in ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' (1950–1956). Macmillan US published an American edition within the calendar year, with substantial revisions which were retained in the United States until 1994. It is volume five in recent editions, which are sequenced according to the novels' internal chronology. Like the other ''Chronicles of Narnia'', ''The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'' was illustrated by Pauline Baynes, and her work has been retained in many later editions. In the novel, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie (along with their cousin Eustace Scrubb) are taken out of this world into the enchanted land of Narnia. They are reunited with the Pevensies' friend, King Caspian X of Narnia, aboard Caspian's ship, the ''Dawn Treader''. Caspian has vowed to sail east across the Great Eastern Ocean for a year and a day t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Caspian (character)
Prince Caspian (also known as Caspian X, King of Narnia, Lord of Cair Paravel and Emperor of The Lone Islands, and as Caspian the Seafarer or Caspian the Navigator) is a fictional character in ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' by C. S. Lewis. He is featured in three books in the series: ''Prince Caspian'', ''The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'', and ''The Silver Chair''. He also appears at the end of ''The Last Battle''. Biographical summary Caspian is described as noble, handsome, brave, and merry; he strives for fairness and justice at all times and is a devoted King. For his love of the sea he is known as Caspian the Seafarer. ''Prince Caspian'' Lewis introduces Caspian as the young nephew of and heir to King Miraz of Narnia. By this time 1288 years have passed since the rule of High King Peter Pevensie, Peter and his siblings, and Old Narnians no longer live openly in Narnia, having been driven into hiding 305 years earlier by Caspian's ancestors, the Telmarines. In fact, the talking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
